All stories about Independent Director on BoardProspectshttp://news.boardprospects.com/topic/profile/independent-director/All stories about Independent Director on BoardProspectsen-usThu, 09 Aug 2018 15:16:15 -0400businesswire.comVisa Inc. Appoints Denise M. Morrison to its Board of Directorshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3205257/visa-inc-appoints-denise-m-morrison-to-its-board-o/SAN FRANCISCO -- Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) announced today that its board of directors has appointed Denise M. Morrison as a new independent director, effective August 2, 2018. Ms. Morrison was chief executive officer of Campbell Soup Company from 2011 until her retirement in 2018. Ms. Morrison has a distinguished background of building strong businesses and growing iconic brands. She has an extensive background in sales, marketing, operations, and business development, and served in senior leadership roles at Kraft Foods, Inc., Nabisco, Inc., and Nestlé SA prior to joining Campbell Soup. Ms. Morrison also serves on the board of directors ...Thu, 09 Aug 2018 15:16:15 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3205257/visa-inc-appoints-denise-m-morrison-to-its-board-o/BoardMoves
<p><span>SAN FRANCISCO&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span>--&nbsp; &nbsp;Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) announced today that its board of directors has appointed Denise M. Morrison as a new independent director, effective August 2, 2018. Ms. Morrison was chief executive officer of Campbell Soup Company from 2011 until her retirement in 2018. Ms. Morrison has a distinguished background of building strong businesses and growing iconic brands. She has an extensive background in sales, marketing, operations, and business development, and served in senior leadership roles at Kraft Foods, Inc., Nabisco, Inc., and Nestl&eacute; SA prior to joining Campbell Soup. Ms. Morrison also serves on the board of directors of ...</span></p>
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Digital JournalLoopio Adds Former Salesforce Executive Jenny Cheng to Board of Directorshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3193541/loopio-adds-former-salesforce-executive-jenny-chen/TORONTO, Aug. 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Loopio, the leading RFP response software, announced today that Jenny Cheng, former ...Thu, 02 Aug 2018 13:00:00 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3193541/loopio-adds-former-salesforce-executive-jenny-chen/BoardMoves
<p>TORONTO, Aug. 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Loopio, the leading RFP response software, announced today that Jenny Cheng, former&nbsp;...</p>
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businesswire.comCerenis Announces Today the Appointment of Barbara Yanni to Its Board of Directorshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3190260/cerenis-announces-today-the-appointment-of-barbara/Jean-Louis Dasseux, founder and CEO of Cerenis, said: "We are proud to welcome Barbara Yanni to Cerenis' Board of Directors . This is a unique ...Tue, 31 Jul 2018 01:00:00 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3190260/cerenis-announces-today-the-appointment-of-barbara/BoardMoves
<p>Jean-Louis Dasseux, founder and CEO of Cerenis, said: "We are proud to welcome Barbara Yanni to Cerenis' Board of Directors . This is a unique&nbsp;...</p>
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4-traders : one website, all marketsProvident Financial: Patrick Snowball to join Provident Financial plc Board as Chairmanhttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3188767/provident-financial-patrick-snowball-to-join-provi/The Board of Provident Financial plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Snowball, as Chairman and non-executive director. He will join the Board as Chairman on 21st September 2018. Stuart Sinclair, Interim Chairman, will retire from the Board when Patrick becomes Chairman. Patrick is an experienced Chairman, Non-Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, following a distinguished career in the insurance and retail banking...Tue, 31 Jul 2018 04:00:00 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3188767/provident-financial-patrick-snowball-to-join-provi/BoardMoves
<p>The Board of Provident Financial plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Snowball, as Chairman and non-executive director. He will join the Board as Chairman on 21st September 2018. Stuart Sinclair, Interim Chairman, will retire from the Board when Patrick becomes Chairman. Patrick is an experienced Chairman, Non-Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, following a distinguished career in the insurance and retail banking...</p>
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businesswire.comImperial Announces Appointment of Miranda C. Hubbs to its Board of Directorshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3181146/imperial-announces-appointment-of-miranda-c-hubbs-/CALGARY, Alberta- Imperial Oil Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Miranda C. Hubbs to its Board of Directors, effective July 26, 2018. Ms. Hubbs is currently an independent director of Nutrien Ltd. and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board, one of Canada's largest pension investment managers. She brings a wealth of experience within the energy industry, having received recognition as a leader and executive in the oil and gas investment community...Thu, 26 Jul 2018 01:00:00 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3181146/imperial-announces-appointment-of-miranda-c-hubbs-/BoardMoves
<p>CALGARY, Alberta- Imperial Oil Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Miranda C. Hubbs to its Board of Directors, effective July 26, 2018. Ms. Hubbs is currently an independent director of Nutrien Ltd. and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board, one of Canada&rsquo;s largest pension investment managers. She brings a wealth of experience within the energy industry, having received recognition as a leader and executive in the oil and gas investment community...</p>
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4-traders : one website, all marketsPPG Appoints Anne M. Foulkes as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretaryhttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3173770/ppg-appoints-anne-m-foulkes-as-senior-vice-preside/PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the appointment of Anne M. Foulkes, currently vice president, associate general counsel and secretary, as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary, effective Aug. 1. She will immediately join the company's operating and executive committees, reporting to PPG chairman and CEO, Michael H. McGarry...Fri, 20 Jul 2018 14:23:01 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3173770/ppg-appoints-anne-m-foulkes-as-senior-vice-preside/BoardNews
<p>PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the appointment of Anne M. Foulkes, currently vice president, associate general counsel and secretary, as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary, effective Aug. 1. She will immediately join the company&rsquo;s operating and executive committees, reporting to PPG chairman and CEO, Michael H. McGarry...</p>
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4-traders : one website, all marketsNational Fuel Elects New Director for Corporate Board | 4-Tradershttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3154678/national-fuel-elects-new-director-for-corporate-bo/WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y., July 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Members of the National Fuel Gas Company ("National Fuel" or the "Company") (NYSE:NFG) Board of Directors elected Steven C. Finch as a new independent director. His term begins on July 12, 2018...Thu, 12 Jul 2018 16:34:02 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3154678/national-fuel-elects-new-director-for-corporate-bo/BoardMoves
<p>WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y., July 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Members of the National Fuel Gas Company (&ldquo;National Fuel&rdquo; or the &ldquo;Company&rdquo;) (NYSE:NFG) Board of Directors elected Steven C. Finch as a new independent director. His term begins on July 12, 2018...</p>
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ottawacitizen.comCiti Board Elects Jay Jacobs to Board of Directorshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3131647/citi-board-elects-jay-jacobs-to-board-of-directors/NEW YORK — Citi's Board of Directors today announced that it has elected Jay Jacobs as a new independent director, with service commencing ...Fri, 29 Jun 2018 13:22:30 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3131647/citi-board-elects-jay-jacobs-to-board-of-directors/BoardMoves
<p>NEW YORK &mdash; Citi's Board of Directors today announced that it has elected Jay Jacobs as a new independent director, with service commencing&nbsp;...</p>
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BrainChip Holdings Ltd.GlobeNewswireBrainChip Appoints Julie H. Stein as Lead Independent Directorhttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3112057/brainchip-appoints-julie-h-stein-as-lead-independe/BrainChip Holdings Ltd. ("BrainChip" or the "Company") (ASX:BRN), a leading developer of software and hardware accelerated solutions for advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning applications, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Julie H. Stein as Lead Independent Director. Ms Stein joined the Company's Board of Directors in November of 2016 and currently serves as Chair of the Company's Audit Committee ...Wed, 20 Jun 2018 05:44:04 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3112057/brainchip-appoints-julie-h-stein-as-lead-independe/BoardMoves
<p>BrainChip Holdings Ltd. (&ldquo;BrainChip&rdquo; or the &ldquo;Company&rdquo;) (ASX:BRN), a leading developer of software and hardware accelerated solutions for advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning applications, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Julie H. Stein as Lead Independent Director. Ms Stein joined the Company&rsquo;s Board of Directors in November of 2016 and currently serves as Chair of the Company&rsquo;s Audit Committee ...</p>
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BLOOMBERG NEWSBNN BloombergTesla Board Overcomes Critics as Investors Back Musk, Directorshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3081975/tesla-board-overcomes-critics-as-investors-back-mu/(Bloomberg) -- Tesla Inc. shareholders sided with its besieged board by defeating a proposal to require that the chairman be an independent director and approving the re-election of three directors criticized by an activist investor group. Shareholders sided with the board's recommendations on all agenda items, Todd Maron, Tesla's general counsel, said during the company's annual meeting Tuesday in Mountain View, California...Tue, 05 Jun 2018 23:18:57 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3081975/tesla-board-overcomes-critics-as-investors-back-mu/BoardNews
<p>(Bloomberg) -- Tesla Inc. shareholders sided with its besieged board by defeating a proposal to require that the chairman be an independent director and approving the re-election of three directors criticized by an activist investor group. Shareholders sided with the board&rsquo;s recommendations on all agenda items, Todd Maron, Tesla&rsquo;s general counsel, said during the company&rsquo;s annual meeting Tuesday in Mountain View, California...</p>
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businesswire.comHomeStreet Appoints Sandra Cavanaugh to Board of Directorshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3068144/homestreet-appoints-sandra-cavanaugh-to-board-of-d/As previously announced, the Human Resources and Corporate Governance Committee (the "HRCG") of the Board recommended Ms. Cavanaugh's ...Wed, 30 May 2018 01:00:00 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3068144/homestreet-appoints-sandra-cavanaugh-to-board-of-d/BoardMoves
<p>As previously announced, the Human Resources and Corporate Governance Committee (the &ldquo;HRCG&rdquo;) of the Board recommended Ms. Cavanaugh's&nbsp;...</p>
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StreetInsider.comBenchmark Electronics (BHE) Appoints Merilee Raines To The Board Of Directorshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3049908/benchmark-electronics-bhe-appoints-merilee-raines-/Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: BHE) today announced the appointment of Merilee Raines as an independent director to the Board of Directors of ...Mon, 21 May 2018 22:34:42 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3049908/benchmark-electronics-bhe-appoints-merilee-raines-/BoardMoves
<p>Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: BHE) today announced the appointment of Merilee Raines as an independent director to the Board of Directors of&nbsp;...</p>
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businesswire.comDeciphera Pharmaceuticals Expands Board with the Election of Mr. Steven L. Hoerter as a Directorhttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3048773/deciphera-pharmaceuticals-expands-board-with-the-e/Mr. Hoerter will serve as an independent director and a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The number of Deciphera ...Mon, 21 May 2018 01:00:00 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3048773/deciphera-pharmaceuticals-expands-board-with-the-e/BoardMoves
<p>Mr. Hoerter will serve as an independent director and a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The number of Deciphera&nbsp;...</p>
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gurufocus.comQuest Diagnostics adds Helen Torley to Board of Directorshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3039510/quest-diagnostics-adds-helen-torley-to-board-of-di/Quest Diagnostics adds Helen Torley to Board of Directors ... to serve as a director at the company's 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, expanding ...Thu, 17 May 2018 13:56:15 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3039510/quest-diagnostics-adds-helen-torley-to-board-of-di/BoardMoves
<p>Quest Diagnostics adds Helen Torley to Board of Directors ... to serve as a director at the company's 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, expanding&nbsp;...</p>
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Reutersreuters.comProxy Adviser Glass Lewis Opposes Tesla Board Renominationshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3036402/proxy-adviser-glass-lewis-opposes-tesla-board-reno/May 15 (Reuters) - Criticism mounted over Tesla Inc board's move to renominate three directors, including CEO Elon Musk's brother Kimbal Musk, with proxy adviser Glass Lewis & Co on Tuesday opposing their re-election and seeking appointment of an independent chairman. Glass Lewis & Co said Tesla shareholders should vote against lead independent director Antonio Gracias, Kimbal Musk and James Murdoch, chief executive of Twenty-First Century Fox Inc.. .Wed, 16 May 2018 04:53:54 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3036402/proxy-adviser-glass-lewis-opposes-tesla-board-reno/BoardNews
<p>May 15 (Reuters) - Criticism mounted over Tesla Inc board&rsquo;s move to renominate three directors, including CEO Elon Musk&rsquo;s brother Kimbal Musk, with proxy adviser Glass Lewis &amp; Co on Tuesday opposing their re-election and seeking appointment of an independent chairman. Glass Lewis &amp; Co said Tesla shareholders should vote against lead independent director Antonio Gracias, Kimbal Musk and James Murdoch, chief executive of Twenty-First Century Fox Inc.. .</p>
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SandRidge Energy, Inc.PR NewswireSandRidge Energy Sends Letter to Shareholdershttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3036002/sandridge-energy-sends-letter-to-shareholders/OKLAHOMA CITY , May 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- SandRidge Energy, Inc. ("SandRidge" or the "Company") (NYSE: SD ) today announced that it has sent a letter to shareholders regarding the Company's 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on June 19, 2018...Tue, 15 May 2018 17:00:00 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3036002/sandridge-energy-sends-letter-to-shareholders/BoardNews
<p>OKLAHOMA CITY , May 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- SandRidge Energy, Inc. ("SandRidge" or the "Company") (NYSE: SD ) today announced that it has sent a letter to shareholders regarding the Company's 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on June 19, 2018...</p>
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businesswire.comChristopher E. Kubasik Elected Chairman of the L3 Technologies Board of Directorshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3017969/christopher-e-kubasik-elected-chairman-of-the-l3-t/"I am honored to serve as Chairman and will continue to work with the Board and management team to transform the company and position L3 for sustained growth," said Mr. Kubasik. "We are focused on being agile innovators to deliver affordable solutions to our customers and are investing in areas ...Mon, 07 May 2018 01:00:00 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3017969/christopher-e-kubasik-elected-chairman-of-the-l3-t/BoardMoves
<p>&ldquo;I am honored to serve as Chairman and will continue to work with the Board and management team to transform the company and position L3 for sustained growth,&rdquo; said Mr. Kubasik. &ldquo;We are focused on being agile innovators to deliver affordable solutions to our customers and are investing in areas&nbsp;...</p>
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Business InsiderTesla Shareholders Could Oust Elon Musk as Chairmanhttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3002238/tesla-shareholders-could-oust-elon-musk-as-chairma/Tesla shareholders will vote in June on whether or not Elon Musk should be the chairman. One shareholder requested this vote. The shareholder suggested Musk be an independent director. When Tesla holds its 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 5, shareholders will be asked to vote on a proposal by one stockholder that the company's chair be an independent director, not Elon Musk, who has been chairman since 2004 and is also the chief executive officer...Mon, 30 Apr 2018 22:34:39 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/3002238/tesla-shareholders-could-oust-elon-musk-as-chairma/BoardMoves
<p>Tesla shareholders will vote in June on whether or not Elon Musk should be the chairman.</p>
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<li>One shareholder requested this vote.</li>
<li>The shareholder suggested Musk be an independent director.</li>
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<p>When Tesla holds its 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 5, shareholders will be asked to vote on a&nbsp;proposal&nbsp;by one stockholder that the company&rsquo;s chair be an independent director, not Elon Musk, who has been chairman since 2004 and is also the chief executive officer...</p>
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4-traders : one website, all marketsMcKesson : Board of Directors Releases Findings and Recommendations of Independent Investigationhttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2978555/mckesson-board-of-directors-releases-findings-and-/April 20, 2018 - The Board of Directors of McKesson today released its response to a request from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, a McKesson stockholder, that the Board perform an investigation into senior management's and the Board's oversight of McKesson's compliance with its legal and regulatory obligations relating to the distribution of opioids. An independent investigation was performed by a Special Review Committee (SRC) of the Board composed of ...Fri, 20 Apr 2018 16:42:22 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2978555/mckesson-board-of-directors-releases-findings-and-/BoardNews
<p>April 20, 2018 - The Board of Directors of McKesson today released its response to a request from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, a McKesson stockholder, that the Board perform an investigation into senior management's and the Board's oversight of McKesson's compliance with its legal and regulatory obligations relating to the distribution of opioids. An independent investigation was performed by a Special Review Committee (SRC) of the Board composed of ...</p>
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businesswire.comCelgene Corporation Announces Changes to Its Board of Directorshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2974458/celgene-corporation-announces-changes-to-its-board/SUMMIT, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ:CELG) today announced changes to its Board of Directors . Gilla Kaplan, Ph.D., Celgene's longest-standing Director, is retiring from the Board and will not stand for reelection at the upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held ...Thu, 19 Apr 2018 01:00:00 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2974458/celgene-corporation-announces-changes-to-its-board/BoardMoves
<p>SUMMIT, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ:CELG) today announced changes to its Board of Directors . Gilla Kaplan, Ph.D., Celgene's longest-standing Director, is retiring from the Board and will not stand for reelection at the upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held&nbsp;...</p>
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bt_indiaBusiness NewsInfosys Board Appoints Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw as Lead Independent Directorhttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2964313/infosys-board-appoints-kiran-mazumdar-shaw-as-lead/Along with releasing the quarterly results for Q4FY18, Infosys also announced a significant move towards reforming its governance structure. Following the Uday Kotak Committee recommendations on corporate governance , the IT major has appointed Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw as the Lead Independent ...Sat, 14 Apr 2018 12:26:15 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2964313/infosys-board-appoints-kiran-mazumdar-shaw-as-lead/BoardMoves
<p>Along with releasing the quarterly results for Q4FY18, Infosys also announced a significant move towards reforming its governance structure. Following the Uday Kotak Committee recommendations on corporate governance , the IT major has appointed Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw as the Lead Independent&nbsp;...</p>
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4-traders : one website, all marketsRiskLens™ Appoints James Lam, World Renowned Expert on Enterprise Risk Management, to Board of Directorshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2957473/risklens-tm-appoints-james-lam-world-renowned-expe/RESTON, Va., April 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RiskLens , the leading provider of cyber risk quantification solutions, today announced that it has appointed James Lam, one of the world's foremost experts on enterprise risk management (ERM), as an Independent Director to its Board of Directors...Wed, 11 Apr 2018 04:00:00 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2957473/risklens-tm-appoints-james-lam-world-renowned-expe/BoardMoves
<p>RESTON, Va., April 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RiskLens , the leading provider of cyber risk quantification solutions, today announced that it has appointed James Lam, one of the world&rsquo;s foremost experts on enterprise risk management (ERM), as an Independent Director to its Board of Directors...</p>
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businesswire.comAstroNova Announces Appointment of Yvonne Schlaeppi to Board of Directorshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2941905/astronova-announces-appointment-of-yvonne-schlaepp/Ms. Schlaeppi is a seasoned executive with a focus on business development, M&A, strategic planning, compliance, corporate governance and board processes. She is an independent director of publicly listed Stallergenes Greer plc, and serves on its Audit and Nominating and Compensation ...Tue, 03 Apr 2018 01:00:00 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2941905/astronova-announces-appointment-of-yvonne-schlaepp/BoardMoves
<p>Ms. Schlaeppi is a seasoned executive with a focus on business development, M&amp;A, strategic planning, compliance, corporate governance and board processes. She is an independent director of publicly listed Stallergenes Greer plc, and serves on its Audit and Nominating and Compensation&nbsp;...</p>
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Mike Freemansandiegouniontribune.comQualcomm Shareholder Vote Shows Lackluster Support After Failed Broadcom Bidhttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2932910/qualcomm-shareholder-vote-shows-lackluster-support/Shareholder support for Qualcomm's board of directors took a nose dive this year compared with the prior year, as Broadcom's hostile takeover attempt fueled shareholder frustration with the San Diego company's lagging performance. The cellular technology giant announced results late Thursday of ...Thu, 29 Mar 2018 18:45:00 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2932910/qualcomm-shareholder-vote-shows-lackluster-support/BoardNews
<p>Shareholder support for Qualcomm's board of directors took a nose dive this year compared with the prior year, as Broadcom's hostile takeover attempt fueled shareholder frustration with the San Diego company's lagging performance. The cellular technology giant announced results late Thursday of&nbsp;...</p>
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Tomi KilgoreMarketWatchCars.com Agrees to add Activist investor Starboard's Nominees to its Boardhttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2918558/cars-com-agrees-to-add-activist-investor-starboard/Cars.com Inc. CARS, +0.30% said Friday it has agreed to appoint activist investor Starboard Value LP's nominees to its board of directors, and expand the size of the board to 11 members from eight. The appointees will be Michael Kelly, chief executive of investment firm Kelly New Ventures and former CEO of The Weather Channel Companies, Bryan Weiner, executive chairman of digital advertising agency 360i and an additional independent director to be agreed upon later...Fri, 23 Mar 2018 12:42:00 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2918558/cars-com-agrees-to-add-activist-investor-starboard/BoardNews
<p>Cars.com Inc. CARS, +0.30% said Friday it has agreed to appoint activist investor Starboard Value LP's nominees to its board of directors, and expand the size of the board to 11 members from eight. The appointees will be Michael Kelly, chief executive of investment firm Kelly New Ventures and former CEO of The Weather Channel Companies, Bryan Weiner, executive chairman of digital advertising agency 360i and an additional independent director to be agreed upon later...</p>
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businesswire.comLife Storage, Inc. Announces Changes to the Board of Directorshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2909841/life-storage-inc-announces-changes-to-the-board-of/The Company announced that Robert J. Attea and Kenneth F. Myszka, co-founders and members of the Board of Directors , have informed the Company's Board of Directors of their plan to retire and step down from the Board following the 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Their decision to retire ...Mon, 19 Mar 2018 01:00:00 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2909841/life-storage-inc-announces-changes-to-the-board-of/BoardMoves
<p>The Company announced that Robert J. Attea and Kenneth F. Myszka, co-founders and members of the Board of Directors , have informed the Company's Board of Directors of their plan to retire and step down from the Board following the 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Their decision to retire&nbsp;...</p>
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Stock MarketSelective Appoints H. Elizabeth Mitchell as New Directorhttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2897770/selective-appoints-h-elizabeth-mitchell-as-new-dir/Selective Insurance Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ: SIGI ) announced today that H. Elizabeth Mitchell has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective March 9, 2018 . Ms. Mitchell, former president and chief executive officer of Renaissance Reinsurance U.S., Inc., is an independent director...Mon, 12 Mar 2018 15:00:00 -0400http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2897770/selective-appoints-h-elizabeth-mitchell-as-new-dir/BoardMoves
<p>Selective Insurance Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ: SIGI ) announced today that H. Elizabeth Mitchell has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective March 9, 2018 . Ms. Mitchell, former president and chief executive officer of Renaissance Reinsurance U.S., Inc., is an independent director...</p>
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Stock MarketUnited Continental Holdings Elects Michele J. Hooper to Board of Directorshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2884261/united-continental-holdings-elects-michele-j-hoope/United Continental Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE: UAL ) announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Michele J. Hooper as an independent director of the company effective March 5 . Hooper brings to United more than two decades of corporate board experience and financial and governance expertise...Fri, 09 Mar 2018 00:01:15 -0500http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2884261/united-continental-holdings-elects-michele-j-hoope/BoardMoves
<p>United Continental Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE: UAL ) announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Michele J. Hooper as an independent director of the company effective March 5 . Hooper brings to United more than two decades of corporate board experience and financial and governance expertise...</p>
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Home | Nashville PostActivists to Genesco: 'Dramatic Change is Required'http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2866043/activists-to-genesco-dramatic-change-is-required/In addition to a broad strategic review that would include the option of selling the entire company , Legion and 4010 want Genesco CEO Bob Dennis and his team to thoroughly review their operations and are calling on the company's board to reform its governance and compensation plans "to better ...Tue, 27 Feb 2018 14:15:00 -0500http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2866043/activists-to-genesco-dramatic-change-is-required/BoardNews
<p>In addition to a broad strategic review that would include the option of selling the entire company , Legion and 4010 want Genesco CEO Bob Dennis and his team to thoroughly review their operations and are calling on the company's board to reform its governance and compensation plans &ldquo;to better&nbsp;...</p>
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The Medicines CompanyThe Medicines Company Appoints Dr. Sarah Schlesinger to Its Board of Directorshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2865638/the-medicines-company-appoints-dr-sarah-schlesinge/PARSIPPANY, N.J. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 2018-- The Medicines Company (NASDAQ: MDCO) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Sarah Schlesinger as a new, independent Director of the Company, effective immediately. Dr. Schlesinger has spent more than 20 years ...Tue, 27 Feb 2018 12:22:52 -0500http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2865638/the-medicines-company-appoints-dr-sarah-schlesinge/BoardMoves
<p>PARSIPPANY, N.J. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 2018-- The Medicines Company (NASDAQ: MDCO) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Sarah Schlesinger as a new, independent Director of the Company, effective immediately. Dr. Schlesinger has spent more than 20 years&nbsp;...</p>
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businesswire.comRachel Tronstein Stewart Joins Sterling Bancorp, Inc. Board of Directorshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2864435/rachel-tronstein-stewart-joins-sterling-bancorp-in/And, adding another independent director to the Board of Directors further strengthens our commitment to strong corporate governance ." Ms. Tronstein Stewart is currently the President of Gardner-White Furniture, a Michigan furniture retailer founded in 1912. Prior to joining Gardner-White Furniture in ...Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2864435/rachel-tronstein-stewart-joins-sterling-bancorp-in/BoardMoves
<p>And, adding another independent director to the Board of Directors further strengthens our commitment to strong corporate governance .&rdquo; Ms. Tronstein Stewart is currently the President of Gardner-White Furniture, a Michigan furniture retailer founded in 1912. Prior to joining Gardner-White Furniture in&nbsp;...</p>
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4-traders : one website, all marketsGreat Western Bancorp, Inc. : Holds Annual Meeting; Elects Three Members to Its Board of Directorshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2854778/great-western-bancorp-inc-holds-annual-meeting-ele/Great Western Bancorp, Inc. ( NYSE: GWB ) (the "Company") today announced that its stockholders have elected three nominated individuals to its Board of Directors (the "Board"). The vote was approved at the Company's annual stockholder meeting on February 22, 2018. The elected directors include James Brannen, Thomas Henning, and Daniel Rykhus. All three nominees will hold office until 2021. James Brannen is CEO of FBL Financial Group. He joined the Board in October 2015...Thu, 22 Feb 2018 22:01:18 -0500http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2854778/great-western-bancorp-inc-holds-annual-meeting-ele/BoardMoves
<p>Great Western Bancorp, Inc. ( NYSE: GWB ) (the &ldquo;Company&rdquo;) today announced that its stockholders have elected three nominated individuals to its Board of Directors (the &ldquo;Board&rdquo;). The vote was approved at the Company&rsquo;s annual stockholder meeting on February 22, 2018. The elected directors include James Brannen, Thomas Henning, and Daniel Rykhus. All three nominees will hold office until 2021. James Brannen is CEO of FBL Financial Group. He joined the Board in October 2015...</p>
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businesswire.comLazard Elects Iris Knobloch to Board of Directorshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2854059/lazard-elects-iris-knobloch-to-board-of-directors/NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lazard Ltd (NYSE:LAZ) announced today that it has elected Iris Knobloch to the firm's Board of Directors , effective April 1, 2018. In addition, current independent director Richard Parsons has been named Lead Director of Lazard's Board, as part of the Board refreshment ...Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2854059/lazard-elects-iris-knobloch-to-board-of-directors/BoardMoves
<p>NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lazard Ltd (NYSE:LAZ) announced today that it has elected Iris Knobloch to the firm's Board of Directors , effective April 1, 2018. In addition, current independent director Richard Parsons has been named Lead Director of Lazard's Board, as part of the Board refreshment&nbsp;...</p>
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StreetInsider.comOmnicom Group (OMC) Names Ronnie Hawkins to Board of Directorshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2842030/omnicom-group-omc-names-ronnie-hawkins-to-board-of/The Board of Directors of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) announced the appointment of Ronnie S. Hawkins as an Independent Director, effective immediately. Mr. Hawkins' appointment increases the size of the Board of Directors to 14 members, 12 of whom are independent. He will be a member of ...Fri, 16 Feb 2018 15:00:00 -0500http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2842030/omnicom-group-omc-names-ronnie-hawkins-to-board-of/BoardMoves
<p>The Board of Directors of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) announced the appointment of Ronnie S. Hawkins as an Independent Director, effective immediately. Mr. Hawkins' appointment increases the size of the Board of Directors to 14 members, 12 of whom are independent. He will be a member of&nbsp;...</p>
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Hospitality NetHospitality NetGaming's Top Boardrooms of 2017http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2835621/gaming-s-top-boardrooms-of-2017/Evaluation and shareholder communication Board and executive pay-for-performance. MGM Resorts took the top spot for a four year in a row, receiving 38 points. In particular, MGM led the industry in board diversity, committee activism, performance evaluations & shareholder communications. Interestingly, MGM Growth Properties, the MGM spinoff only received 27 points and has a way to go to match its parent organization...Tue, 13 Feb 2018 12:16:00 -0500http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2835621/gaming-s-top-boardrooms-of-2017/BoardBlogs
<p>Evaluation and shareholder communication Board and executive pay-for-performance. MGM Resorts took the top spot for a four year in a row, receiving 38 points. In particular, MGM led the industry in board diversity, committee activism, performance evaluations &amp; shareholder communications. Interestingly, MGM Growth Properties, the MGM spinoff only received 27 points and has a way to go to match its parent organization...</p>
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NASDAQ Stock MarketWalmart Adds Square CFO Sarah Friar To Board Of Directors - Quick Factshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2824055/walmart-adds-square-cfo-sarah-friar-to-board-of-di/(RTTNews.com) - Walmart Inc. (WMT) said Thursday that its board of directors has appointed Sarah Friar, chief financial officer of Square, Inc., as a new independent director to the company's board, effective immediately. Friar becomes the twelfth member of the board and will also serve as a member of ...Thu, 08 Feb 2018 13:50:00 -0500http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2824055/walmart-adds-square-cfo-sarah-friar-to-board-of-di/BoardMoves
<p>(RTTNews.com) - Walmart Inc. (WMT) said Thursday that its board of directors has appointed Sarah Friar, chief financial officer of Square, Inc., as a new independent director to the company's board, effective immediately. Friar becomes the twelfth member of the board and will also serve as a member of&nbsp;...</p>
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Reutersreuters.comRent-A-Center to Nominate Engaged Capital's Board Candidatehttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2818240/rent-a-center-to-nominate-engaged-capital-s-board-/(Reuters) - Rent-A-Center Inc said on Monday it will nominate an independent director, recommended by activist investor Engaged Capital, to the rent-to-own furniture retailer's board. Shares of the company, which has been under pressure from activist hedge funds Engaged Capital and Marcato Capital, fell 2.2 percent to $9.53 in afternoon trading...Mon, 05 Feb 2018 20:11:00 -0500http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2818240/rent-a-center-to-nominate-engaged-capital-s-board-/BoardNews
<p>(Reuters) - Rent-A-Center Inc said on Monday it will nominate an independent director, recommended by activist investor Engaged Capital, to the rent-to-own furniture retailer&rsquo;s board. Shares of the company, which has been under pressure from activist hedge funds Engaged Capital and Marcato Capital, fell 2.2 percent to $9.53 in afternoon trading...</p>
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ByRonald OrolRonald OrolStock Market TodayCorvex's Keith Meister Launches Energen Proxy Warhttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2808079/corvex-s-keith-meister-launches-energen-proxy-war/Corvex Management LP's Keith Meister on Wednesday escalated his effort to drive a sale of Energen Corp. ( EGN ) by nominating a minority-slate of four dissident director candidates to the company's nine-person board. "Today we are nominating four highly-qualified, independent director candidates who will bring fresh perspectives and relevant experience along with a simple mandate—to run the company in the best interests of all shareholders," Meister said in a statement...Wed, 31 Jan 2018 22:38:08 -0500http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2808079/corvex-s-keith-meister-launches-energen-proxy-war/BoardNews
<p>Corvex Management LP's Keith Meister on Wednesday escalated his effort to drive a sale of Energen Corp. ( EGN ) by nominating a minority-slate of four dissident director candidates to the company's nine-person board. "Today we are nominating four highly-qualified, independent director candidates who will bring fresh perspectives and relevant experience along with a simple mandate&mdash;to run the company in the best interests of all shareholders," Meister said in a statement...</p>
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Citizens, Inc.PR NewswireCitizens Pursues Board Diversity As Steve Shelton Announces Intention Not To Stand For Re-Electionhttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2794207/citizens-pursues-board-diversity-as-steve-shelton-/AUSTIN, Texas , Jan. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Citizens, Inc. (NYSE: CIA ) today announced its intention to pursue Board diversity. It further announced that Steve Shelton , age 62, independent director and member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, notified the Company of his intention not to stand for re-election as a director at the completion of his current one-year term, which will expire at the Company's 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders...Fri, 26 Jan 2018 19:41:00 -0500http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2794207/citizens-pursues-board-diversity-as-steve-shelton-/BoardNews
<p>AUSTIN, Texas , Jan. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Citizens, Inc. (NYSE: CIA ) today announced its intention to pursue Board diversity. It further announced that Steve Shelton , age 62, independent director and member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, notified the Company of his intention not to stand for re-election as a director at the completion of his current one-year term, which will expire at the Company's 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders...</p>
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Biz Carson, Forbes Staffforbes.comAirbnb Adds Outgoing American Express CEO Kenneth Chenault To Board of Directorshttp://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2791516/airbnb-adds-outgoing-american-express-ceo-kenneth-/Airbnb is adding its first independent director to its board, but it won't solve the diversity problem of an all-male board...Thu, 25 Jan 2018 19:00:00 -0500http://news.boardprospects.com/articles/2791516/airbnb-adds-outgoing-american-express-ceo-kenneth-/BoardMoves
<p>Airbnb is adding its first independent director to its board, but it won't solve the diversity problem of an all-male board...</p>
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